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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.13, 2,688.42 and 1,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.13, 2,688.42 and 1,063.95 is: 1,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.13 : 2,688.42 = 1,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.13/2,688.42 = 1,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.13x = 2,688.42 × 1,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.13x = 2,860,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,344.46/1,948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.25

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